Recent Apparatus Deliveries for January

Whenever a department writes the specifications for a new apparatus, part of the process should be to look at the apparatus being delivered to other departments around the country.

Components
Akron Offers Reel Options
Akron Brass has upgraded its line of electric, hydraulic and booster hose reels with new finishes and new configurations.

Darley Purchases New Headquarters
W.S. Darley & Co. purchased a new headquarters in Itasca, Ill.

Waterous Introduces Aquis Foam System
Waterous now offers the Aquis foam system for customers that want an accurate and affordable way to deliver Class A foam.

Extenda-Lite Has Tilting Scene Light
Extenda-Lite now offers a manually operated telescoping scene light that can be raised to its full height and then tilted up and down without having firefighters leave the ground.

Fire Pro Designs Compact Monitor
The Fire Pro Mini Hydra remote-control monitor is only 7.5 inches tall, yet flows up to 350 gpm.

Shop News
Shop Truck Photos Wanted
If you are proud of your department's mechanic truck, fuel truck, tire truck, wrecker or other maintenance-related vehicle, we'd like to feature it in a monthly issue of In Service Online.

Southwest EVT Conference Set to Go
The Ninth Annual Southwest EVT Conference is scheduled for March 17-21 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Drive to Survive Schedules More Classes
The Drive to Survive organization has scheduled additional dates for its popular Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes class.

Did You Know?
Outside Riding Positions Are Dangerous
Did you know that riding anywhere on the outside of moving apparatus is dangerous?

Shop Calendar
Shop Calendar
Shop Calendar contains listings of training events, conferences and meetings of interest to personnel involved in emergency vehicle maintenance and specifications. Below are events planned for upcoming weeks. Check the calendar online for all current listings.

FEBRUARY

Pierce Chassis Electrical
Feb. 5-6, Appleton, Wis.
An introductory class to the non-multiplex electrical system found on Pierce Quantum, Saber, and Arrow chassis. It covers wiring diagrams, battery charging system, power distribution system and various control systems.
Contact: Pierce Manufacturing

Pierce Command Zone II
Feb. 7-8, Appleton, Wis.
Instructs students on the Pierce Command Zone, Revision D, multiplex electrical system. Provides a list of suggested test equipment and spare parts.
Contact: Pierce Manufacturing

E-ONE Aerial Two
Feb. 10-14, Ocala, Fla.
A five-day class covering all aspects of E-ONE aerials, including the electrical and hydraulic systems, with an emphasis on troubleshooting and repair.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122

E-ONE Electrical One
Feb. 11-15, Ocala, Fla.
A 5-day class covering basic electrical theory with emphasis on reading schematics, use of diagnostic readers and proper crimping techniques. It includes an overview of AC and DC systems with information on power distribution, load management and WABCO ABS/ATC. This class does not cover multiplex electrical systems.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
Feb. 18, Mont Clare, Pa.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the Mont Clare Fire Company.
Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
Feb. 19, Millersville, Pa.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the Millersville Fire Company.
Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248

E-ONE EVTCC F-4 Review
Feb. 25-29, Ocala, Fla.
A 5-day class reviewing the material covered on the EVT Certification Commission F-4 Fire Apparatus Electrical test.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
Feb. 28, Frazer, Pa.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the East Whitleand Fire Company. Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248

MARCH

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
March 1, Lancaster, Pa.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the Lancaster County Fire Chiefs Association.
Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
March 3, Ambler, Pa.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the Community Ambulance Association of Ambler.
Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248

E-ONE Electrical Two
March 3-7, Ocala, Fla.
A 5-day class covering advanced electrical theory with emphasis on troubleshooting. It includes material on load management, transmission and engine interfaces, Jacobs engine brakes, Telma retarders, starting systems and pump interlocks. Prerequisites are either the E-ONE Electrical One class or the EVTCC F-4 certification.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com

Southwest EVT Conference
March 9-14, Fort Worth, Texas
This outstanding EVT training session is jointly sponsored by the Oklahoma and Texas EVT Associations. It features classes on pumps, foam systems, engines, generators, brakes, multiplex electrical systems, DOT chassis inspections and many others. EVTCC test review classes are part of the schedule, and there will be special test sessions on both March 9 and March 14 for those who pre-register with the EVTCC.
Contact: Texas Association of EVTs

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
March 10, Frazer, Pa.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the East Whitleand Fire Company.
Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248

Oregon Fire Apparatus and Equipment Mechanics Association Annual Training
March 10-14, Salem, Ore.
Maintenance-related training classes on a variety of subjects.
Contact: OFAEMA, 503-397-7761

E-ONE Multiplex Electrical System
March 11-13, Ocala, Fla.
A 3-day class reviewing the E-ONE multiplex electrical system operation, components and troubleshooting.
Contact: E-ONE, 352-237-1122, E-onetraining@e-one.com

California Fire Mechanics Academy
March 17-21, Sacramento, Calif.
The 38th annual fire mechanics academy program offers several new classes, including classes designed specifically for firefighters, engineers and officers wanting to know more about the apparatus they are responsible for.
Contact: California Fire Mechanics Academy, 916-727-7019, cfma@cafiremech.com

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
March 27, Hermitage, Pa.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the City of Hermitage Fire and Rescue.
Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248

Drive to Survive: Preventing Fire Apparatus Crashes
March 31, Pemberton, N.J.
Safe driving techniques for fire apparatus operators. Class will be held at the Goodwill Fire Company.
Contact: Drive to Survive, 610-960-7248

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